Joe Manchin actually said...

"The military justice system is the definitive commanders' tool to preserve good order and discipline, and nowhere is this more important than in a combat zone."

"It is almost intolerable that we can continue on this current path by allowing the commanders to be in charge at the level they are."

"I am opposed to any provision that would remove commanders from their indispensable role in the military justice."

"Rushing to change the law, yet again, could prove counterproductive to our ultimate objective of providing a sound, effective, efficient, and fair military justice system."